Christie's today announced plans to halve its production of printed materials in 2020. The auction house currently produces 'approximately 400,000 print products per annum,' according to a spokesperson.

They will also increase investment in digital communications and experiences, a move consistent with collectors' growing preference for browsing and buying works on their devices.

Christie's broader sustainability programme includes procuring energy from renewable sources, improving the energy efficiency of its buildings, and assessing the environmental impact of staff travel and shipping artworks.

In July this year, the directors of Britain's Tate museums took more drastic measures, declaring a 'climate emergency'. They committed to reducing their carbon footprint by at least 10 percent by 2023, switching to a green electricity tariff across all four galleries, and adopting a train-first travel policy. —[O]

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